Baked Char Siu Bao (Chinese BBQ Pork Bun)
"Sweet, savory and juicy Chinese bbq pork filling encased in soft and slightly chewy bread dough is baked to perfection. The recipe also includes a sourdough version of baked char siu bao using sweet stiff starter...."
INGREDIENTS
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300 gr bread flour (see notes 2)
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4 gr instant yeast
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40 gr sugar
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5 gr salt
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170 gr whole milk (+/- 10 gr)
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30 gr unsalted butter softened
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40 gr active starter (100% hydration)
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120 gr bread flour
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50 gr water
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20 gr sugar
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160 gr bread flour
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50 gr sugar
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4 gr salt
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140 gr whole milk (+/- 10 gr)
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30 gr unsalted butter softened
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300 gr char siu (diced)
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2 tsp oil
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1 star anise
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20 gr ginger thinly sliced
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2 stalks green onion (cut into 3-inch pieces)
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200 gr water
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¼ tsp five-spice powder
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1 Tbsp oyster sauce
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1 tsp dark soy sauce
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2 Tbsp hoisin sauce
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1 Tbsp Shaoxing wine
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2 Tbsp sugar (or more as needed)
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¼ tsp salt (or more as needed)
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¼ tsp ground white pepper
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2 tsp red yeast rice powder (optional, for red coloring)
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1 tsp sesame oil
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40 gr all-purpose flour
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10 gr cornstarch
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60 gr water
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1 egg (beaten)
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1 Tbsp milk or water
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White sesame seeds
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1 Tbsp sugar
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1 Tbsp hot water
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